Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Recalled August 20, 2008 · CPSC recall 08367 · Gardner Bender

Hazard

When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.

Units

About 53,000

Incidents / injuries

Gardner Bender has received one report of a recalled butt splice failing to hold wires together. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled butt splices are used to connect electrical wires to one another. They are typically used for wiring small electrical appliances, like audio equipment, or in automotive applications. The splices are yellow insulated vinyl and measure about one inch long and ¼ inch wide. They were intended for use with 12-10 AWG wire. 12-10 is stamped on the side of the splices. Model numbers 10-126, or 21-126, and Gardner Bender are printed on the product's packaging. They were sold in packages of 8 or 50.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.

Contact

For additional information, contact Gardner Bender at (800) 624-4320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gardnerbender.com

Product

Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)

Distributed by

Gardner Bender, of Milwaukee, Wis.

Retailers

Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →